Scotland’s tea culture and consumption might be overshadowed by neighboring England and Ireland, but tea still plays an important role there. There is even a Scottish Breakfast tea blend known for its strong, malty profile to keep Irish Breakfast tea varieties with robust flavor and English Breakfast tea blends popular for morning drinking company. Scotland… Continue reading

One of this month’s more unusual stories sits somewhere between gadget innovation and offbeat news. This report on a British tea company using a holographic assistant to promote tea in Kuwait describes a futuristic attempt to teach consumers how to brew tea using a virtual human guide. The idea of a social network for tea… Continue reading

June is iced tea month, but there’s been a lot more going on than that in terms of tea developments. Here’s a quick look at some that may not necessarily be new but are still not in the mainstream of tea drinkers’ awareness. 20 Teas Selected as Best for Serving Iced Iced tea can be… Continue reading

Here’s a quick look at some tea developments that may not necessarily be new but are still not in the mainstream of tea drinkers’ awareness. U.S. Tea Growers Expanding Nigel Melican reports: “I now have positive responses from tea growers in eight US states – and many more potential growers – that’s marvellous [sic] in… Continue reading

Is drinking tea bad for you? In most cases, no—but like many things, it can be if consumed in extreme excess. Nearly anything taken to unreasonable levels can become harmful, and tea is no exception. A striking example appeared in this case report published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which described a woman… Continue reading

Here’s a quick look at some tea developments that may not necessarily be new but are still not in the mainstream of tea drinkers’ awareness. Tea Harvests Progress First flush teas are generally harvested in March and April, depending on their location. In China: Pre-Qing teas are harvested from about March 30th through April 5th,… Continue reading